Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates98 total sites · $28.85 avg/night
RV Sites
53 sites · $24-$29 range
$26.55/night
average
Tent Sites
32 sites · $20-$29 range
$24.08/night
average
Cabins
13 sites
$60/night
average
About Willow Bay
Number of accommodations: 98
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1499)
What Guests Are Saying
Willow Bay Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning views and a friendly atmosphere, particularly highlighted by the helpful camp host, Mark. Many guests enjoyed the clean facilities, peaceful surroundings, and abundant wildlife, making it a favorite for family camping trips. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulties with tent setup on stone-filled grounds and lack of clear check-in instructions, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Willow Bay Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning views and a friendly atmosphere, particularly highlighted by the helpful camp host, Mark. Many guests enjoyed the clean facilities, peaceful surroundings, and abundant wildlife, making it a favorite for family camping trips. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulties with tent setup on stone-filled grounds and lack of clear check-in instructions, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Michael G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: OAK
We love Willow Bay campground. It’s peaceful and beautiful and well managed and maintained. The cabins are great and the bathrooms/showers clean and convenient. The campground manager was friendly and helpful.
Thomas G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: DEER
Our cabin was very clean. The new person in charge of Willow Bay checked in the make sure everything was good and if we needed anything. You could see him walking around and checking on all the campers. We have been coming here for a fishing trip for years and will always come back to Willow Bay.
Aleks K
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: DEER
Go during the week when it is quiet, and you will find one of the most peaceful, clean, and beautiful camping spots ever.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: DEER
We love this campground. Camping in the woods next to the lake is wonderful. We were there in early June- no bears. We’ve camped later in the season and have dealt with bears. Believe the people in the office when they say keep all food in your cars before sundown or you will be dealing with bears! The staff is always helpful. We love this place, just know that there may be bears roaming at night.
Christopher C
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: HEML
Very nice site, clean facilities, and bath house. The site offers plenty of shade. It can get muddy during rain and takes a while to dry out. No cell phone service but if you have Starlink, it works great.
Karen K
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: HEML
The location was perfect. Across from water, beautiful view. Waking to the various kinds of birds singing and the sunshine made for a perfect morning. Would highly recommend Willow Bay
Casey A
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: DEER
The stay was wonderful as always. We were there to host my son’s graduation party one day and everyone was awesome about working with us for payment of vehicles coming in, etc. We as a family try to make it a point to camp there 1-2 times a summer and it’s never a bad time.
Brittany R
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: ASPE
We always love camping out at Willow Bay. The bathrooms are cleaned several times a day, most people follow the dogs on a leash rule and you can always find a host of you have questions.
Victoria G
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: DEER
Our site was clean and prefect. Bathrooms and out houses were super clean. Friendly park staff. Already looking at booking our next trip.
Roger C
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: HEML
Bathrooms were clean with lots of hot water. It rained and cold all weekend but the walleye fishing was good
Location Willow Bay
Address:
4001 West Washington St.
Bradford, PA, 16701
United States
Willow Bay is accessible via US Route 219, which is approximately 10 miles away. Other major roads in the vicinity include PA Route 59.
Elevation: 420 feet
15 mi drive to downtown Bradford (about 22 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Check-out time is at 12 PM.
- Check-in time is at 2 PM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- The campsite fee covers only one wheeled camping unit.
- Cabin rental rates are $75 for one night and $60 per night for two or more nights during the off-season.
- Camping fees are due within 30 minutes of arrival; include your site and license plate numbers.
Vehicles & parking
- There is a $5 fee for any extra vehicles parked at the campground.
Utilities
- Cabins lack running water, but campground facilities are accessible.
Pets
- Keep pets leashed, do not leave them unattended, and clean up after them. Pets are banned from beaches and water.
General
- Pets must be on a leash at all times and cannot be left unattended.
- Pets are not allowed on the beaches or in the water.
- Please clean-up after your pets.
- Click here for more information about the Allegheny National Forest.
- Interagency passes are accepted at most sites and are valid for the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle. Pass holder must occupy the site.
- Please build fires only in the fire ring or grill provided. Dead material down on the ground can be used for fires but live trees, shrubs, and plants must not be cut or damaged. do not replace or remove fire rings.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
- Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood.
- Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site.
- Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
- Interagency passes are accepted at most sites and are valid for the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle.
- Pass holder must occupy the site.
- Please build fires only in the fire ring or grill provided.
- Dead material down on the ground can be used for fires but live trees, shrubs, and plants must not be cut or damaged. do not replace or remove fire rings.
- Please place trash in provided receptacles.
- Do not burn trash or waste food in the fire ring.
- This invites wild animals into the campground and no one wants to cook their dinner over your rubbish.
- Single night cabin rentals from Nov 1 - March 31 are $75.00; 2 or more nights are $60.00 per night.
- Please call 814.363.9090 for off season cabin reservations
- Tents can not be put up on cabin sites.
- A seperate site must be purchased. * Cabin 104 does come with a tent site and the cost reflects that.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; it must be obtained locally to prevent invasive pests.
Wildlife & food storage
- Dispose of trash in receptacles; burning trash is prohibited to avoid attracting wildlife.
Site types & loops
- Tents are not allowed on cabin sites unless a separate site is purchased; Cabin 104 includes a tent site.
Safety & rules
- Discharging weapons, firearms, or fireworks is prohibited in the Recreation Area.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
